• The Master of Arts program English as a World Language focuses on the so-called "New Englishes." This refers to variants of English (pidgin and creole languages) spoken in former Asian, African, and Caribbean colonies.
  • Currently, students are witnessing a shift in the status, function, and structure of these language variants. This master's program investigates both linguistically internal and external factors in the development of these language variants. 
  • English as a World Language (ENGAGE) is a joint program offered by the Department of English and American Studies and the Asien-Afrika-Institut. Students may also pursue independent research under intensive supervision.